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When you think of “The West”, visions of horseback-riding cowboys and panoramas of wide-open landscapes immediately come to mind. California may be the most populous state, but there’s plenty of places where you can still experience this authentic Western experience. Hunewill Ranch is a unique getaway destination where guests can see what it’s like to live on a working dude ranch in the countryside. If you’ve ever been tempted by the quiet country life, then you’ll definitely want to consider a visit.

Hiding out on the eastern slope of the Sierra Nevada Mountains is a historic cattle and guest ranch known as Hunewill Ranch. As a guest of this ranch, you can experience all the beauty the American West has to offer while creating some unforgettable memories.
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Hunewill Ranch is an authentic working dude ranch, but it's also a completely immersive getaway experience. The ranch offers a variety of vacation experiences ranging from family weekend getaways to adults-only excursions.
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Your full ranch experience will include world-class horseback riding, delicious meals served in a Victorian ranch house, and lodging in the ranch's comfortable cabins. Before you know it, you'll be swearing the traditional ranch life is the only way of life.
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There's something for everyone to enjoy at the ranch. After all, the Bridgeport Valley is a recreational paradise. Trout fishing, hiking, and mountain biking are all popular activities in this little-known corner of the Sierras.
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However, nothing beats riding your horse through the bare, 26,000 acres of alpine meadows that border the ranch. Surrounded by towering mountain peaks, you can't help but feel small in comparison to this vast landscape.
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Evenings at Hunewill Ranch are just as exciting and typically include dancing, creekside barbecues, and watching the ranch's young foals and yearlings. It doesn't get much better than this!
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Are you ready to see what it's like to live and play on a working dude ranch? Visit Hunewill Ranch and let them treat you to the ultimate Western experience.
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1110 Hunewill Ranch Rd, Bridgeport, CA 93517, USA